Melcombe Bingham, Dorchester, DT2. 9 bed detached house for sale

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Melcombe Bingham, Dorchester, DT2. 9 bed detached house for sale

Melcombe Bingham, Dorchester, DT2.
£7,650,000

Our Summary

  • The Dower House is currently used as offices and will require modernisation and the relevant planning consents to be returned to a private residence
  • Linked to the house is a charming Coach House with garage bay and former stables, and provide enormous potential for incorporation into the ground floor living area subject to the usual planning and listed consents

Description

Binghams Melcombe is a historic estate with over 103 acres of land, including formal gardens, pleasure grounds, and farmland. The estate's main house has been in the same family for two generations and boasts a mix of 17th and 18th-century panelling, chimneypieces, and original fireplaces. The property features a dramatic entrance drive, a 14th-century gatehouse, and a courtyard. The gardens, designed by Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe, include a bowling green, tennis court, summer house, and a 17th-century dovecote. The estate also features a stable block, garage, and a Grade II listed stone bridge. The property is surrounded by open farmland and is located near the village of Melcombe Bingham, with easy access to the A354 and A31 roads. The estate is also close to several prep schools and public schools, including Bryanston, Canford, and Sherborne. The guide price for the estate is £4,500,000, or £3,850,000 with 40 acres.